OMSI Portland Science Pubs

Portland Science Pub Locations

McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub

3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Portland Science Pubs at the Bagdad are generally on the first Monday of the month. But, be sure to check our events calendar for all details.

McMenamins Mission Theater & Pub

1624 NW Glisan, Portland
Portland Science Pubs at the Mission are generally on the third Tuesday of the month. But, be sure to check our events calendar for all details.

Other Cities / Regions:



Mondays or Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

$5 suggested cover charge. No RSVP or tickets required.
 

Venue Doors open at 5:00pm, so come early for food, drink, and a seat. Quench your thirst and feed your head. Learn about cutting-edge topics in science and technology from leading experts, in an interactive, informal atmosphere where there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Everyone has fun at Science Pub, from those completely unfamiliar with science to self-identified "science geeks".
 

Portland Science Pubs are for ages 21+, or minor with adult, but please read our disclaimer if you're thinking of bringing kids.

For more information or to sign up for our mailing list: Email: sciencepub@omsi.edu

Upcoming Science Pub Events

Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Jul. 1, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Life Without Gravity: One Astronaut’s View From Space with NASA astronaut Don Pettit, PhD
View Event Details
Science Pub Portland - Mission Theater
Tue. Jul. 16, 7-9pm at Mission Theater & Pub, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland
Inventors At Work: The Minds and Motivation Behind Modern Inventions
with Brett Stern
View Event Details
Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Aug. 5, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Paper, Plastic, or Cotton Tote Bag? Life Cycle Assessments of Everyday Items
with David…
View Event Details
Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Sep. 9, 7-9pm (doors open at 5pm) at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
The Science of Body Language: How to Become a Human Lie Detector with Vanessa Van Edwards

View Event Details
Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Oct. 7, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
Eye on the Wild: Conservation Photographer Suzi Eszterhas 
Award-winning wildlife phot…
View Event Details
Science Pub Portland - Bagdad Theater
Mon. Nov. 4, 7-9pm at McMenamins Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland
The Brain, the Self, and Metaphor with Brian Attebery, editor of the Journal for Fantastic in the Ar…
View Event Details

Science Pub Glasses

Grab your glass and show up at our Science Pub events ready to fill up. Available at every Science Pub event or at the Science Store.

Science Store

Visit the OMSI Science StoreThe OMSI Science Store has the perfect mix of educational and entertaining gifts, games, and gadgets. Shop in the museum or online.
Visit the OMSI Science Store

Support OMSI

Science education opens minds and creates opportunities for all ages. Make a difference in our community today! Donate, volunteer your time, or both.
Donation Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities